Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 30 | 23 | 22 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Bulls ran roughshod over the Pistons 118-95. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.